By ANDERSON CLIFF China Denies Allegations in US Bill THE government of China has rejected allegations by five United States lawmakers accusing Chinese nationals of sponsoring illegal mining and financing terrorism in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria described the claims as “completely baseless” and expressed “firm opposition and […]
By ANITA KNIGHT A group of Republican lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives has introduced a bill seeking closer collaboration between Washington and Abuja to address alleged links between illegal Chinese mining operations and militia violence in Nigeria. The proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was sponsored […]
KENYA is set to join a growing number of African countries increasing their gold holdings as part of efforts to diversify foreign exchange reserves, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said the bank anticipates purchasing gold to strengthen its reserve position and […]
New Centre, Certification Scheme Proposed THE European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive action plan aimed at strengthening the European Union’s capacity to counter rising drone-related security threats. Central to the initiative is the establishment of a new EU Counter-Drone Centre of Excellence, designed to coordinate expertise, innovation and response strategies across member states. The […]
Wednesdays to Celebrate Ghanaian Identity THE Ghanaian government has unveiled a new cultural initiative: every Wednesday will now be observed as “Fugu Day.” Citizens are encouraged to wear the traditional Fugu (Batakari) attire as part of efforts to strengthen national identity and preserve cultural heritage. Announcing the program on 10 February 2026, Minister of Tourism, […]
Norway’s Oil Moment—and the Choice That Changed Everything IN 1969, Norway struck oil in the North Sea. The discovery of the Ekofisk field instantly altered the nation’s destiny. Almost overnight, this modest Scandinavian country found itself sitting on one of the largest offshore oil reserves ever discovered. Wealth on an unimaginable scale had arrived. History […]
TRUMP–GRAMMYS CLASH SPARKS FREE SPEECH AND DEFAMATION DEBATE Post-Grammys Broadside UNITED States President Donald Trump has lashed out at the Grammy Awards and its host, comedian Trevor Noah, following jokes made during the 2026 awards ceremony that referenced Trump’s past association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The comments, delivered during the live telecast, prompted […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF UK Court Told of Alleged Cash Bribes and Luxury Benefits PROSECUTORS in the United Kingdom have told a London court that former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, received substantial bribes from oil industry figures seeking access to lucrative contracts in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. At the opening of […]
By ANITA KNIGHT Trump Announces Framework Deal on Greenland PRESIDENT Donald Trump has reversed course on his previously hardline position on acquiring Greenland, announcing that the United States has reached what he described as a “framework of a future deal” with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The announcement marks a notable shift after weeks of […]
Five Takeaways From Trump’s Confrontational Davos Address PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos delivered little reassurance to European leaders already uneasy about the state of the transatlantic alliance. His lengthy, grievance-laden speech mixed foreign policy demands, historical reinterpretations and personal insults, leaving many in the audience visibly unsettled. While a […]